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“My heart goes out to the Cocquyt family. Jim always so kind to me, encouraging and a listening ear. I was always so impressed the way he would help...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Rocky Geans - South Bend, IN

“Vicki and Family Don and I are so sorry to hear that Jim passed away. He was a kind generous man with a great smile. Please know you are in our...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Linda Weber - Osceola, IN

“To the Cocquyt family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Pattie Gates

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James was born on March 12, 1941 and passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

James was a resident of South Bend, Indiana at the time of passing.

Jim was in the first graduating class at the new St. Bavo Catholic School in 1954-55; he graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1959 and from the University of Notre Dame in 1963.

There will be no formal visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday October 14 at 1 p.m. in St. Bavo Catholic Church Mishawaka with Monsignor William Schooler officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the St. Joseph County Humane Society 2506 Grape Rd. Mishawaka IN 46545 or the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka Kansas 66675 or Gibault School for Boys 5901 Dixie Bee Rd Terre Haute IN 47802.

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My heart goes out to the Cocquyt family. Jim always so kind to me, encouraging and a listening ear. I was always so impressed the way he would help out at the restaurant with any kind of work, he didn't mind, he would do whatever.

Posted by: Rocky Geans - South Bend, IN Oct 20, 2016

Vicki and Family Don and I are so sorry to hear that Jim passed away. He was a kind generous man with a great smile. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Posted by: Linda Weber - Osceola, IN Oct 17, 2016

To the Cocquyt family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.

Posted by: Pattie Gates Oct 16, 2016

Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire Cocquyt Family.

Posted by: Jim Gadacz - south bend, IN Oct 14, 2016

Deeply sorry for your lost of a wonderful loving person. may he rest in peace.

Posted by: Ed & Christine Copenhaver - Logansport, IN Oct 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are for the Cocquyt family during this time of grief.

Posted by: Jeff & Diana Dome - Mishawaka Oct 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We keep you in our prayers.Chris and Rick Kerby

Posted by: A friend Oct 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Jeff & Geri Vlasicak - Cassopolis, MI Oct 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to Vicki and the Cocquyt family during this time of grief.

Posted by: M. Turner and T. Sparks - South Bend, IN Oct 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathy in your loss. May youfind peace in the beautiful memories he left with you and your family.God Bless and keep all of you.

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